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With many theaters closed or operating at limited capacity, the box office was dominated by unconventional releases and drive-in staples.

George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, led a moment of silence to honor his brother and address racial injustice. Gaming: End of an Era and New Horizons Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020)

The most significant event of the day was the launch of the . Due to the pandemic, it was the first of its kind to be held virtually, featuring a series of live and pre-recorded video feeds. With many theaters closed or operating at limited

To draw people back to theaters, classics like The Empire Strikes Back and Jurassic Park were being screened in limited 2020 re-releases. World News: A World in Transition Due to the pandemic, it was the first

Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful keynote speech, while Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Republican Governor John Kasich spoke in a show of bipartisan unity.

While the industry was gearing up for the next-gen console wars, several notable releases and announcements occurred on this day.